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UTILITIES SYSTEMS REPAIRER OPERATOR

Department of the Navy
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Summary

You will serve as a UTILITIES SYSTEMS REPAIRER OPERATOR in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT of NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD WASH.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/26/2026 to 04/09/2026
Salary
$34.71 to - $40.55 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Indian Head, MD
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
ST-12920726-26-CJS
Control number
862440700

Duties

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  • You will operate high-pressure boilers in emergencies, on a daily basis, and when assigned.
  • You will operate both manual and automatic controls for oil burners, gas, checks feed water system such as DA tank levels feed water pumps and controls for water control.
  • You will assist the boilermakers in routine operational maintenance repairs, tube cleaning and fireside cleaning.
  • You will control the operation of four air compressors that supply the station air. You will start up and shut down air compressors and cooling tower as needed to meet air system demand.
  • You will maintain the operation of the diesel generator plant consisting of two diesel generators, 2.5 MW capacities, and emergency diesel generators located at nodal plants and other buildings.
  • You will operate fuel handling equipment for number two oil, cleans watch station and other areas as assigned. You will make operational checks, adjusts cooling water, adds oil and lubricates auxiliary boiler equipment, forced daft fans, etc.
  • You will conduct routine preventative maintenances, and cleaning of equipment and require to maintained operational log sheet and charts for all equipment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • Turbine operators will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license for a passenger car or larger vehicle.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current State of Maryland Industrial Waste Water License Class I license.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current MD Stationary Engineers license Class 2 (or NIULP Class 2) license.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:

1) Operating semi-automatic gas/oil fired high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment (e.g., electric feed
water and fuel pumps, electric driven forced draft fans, air compressors, water softening, and de-aerating equipment);
2) Adjusting firing controls, fuel feeds and air drafts for optimal combustion efficiency; and
3) Performing preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Physical Efforts
Work requires "analysis by ear", close attention of eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors, constant standing and walking, periodic climbing, No reaching above shoulder more than 2 hours per day. No reaching more than 2 hours per-day No more than 16 hours of work per-day.

Working Conditions
The work is performed indoors 60% of the time. Incumbent exposed to constant noise and heat from the boilers. The position requires exposure to constant noise, vibration from the turbine and generators. Working areas are often necessarily dusty. Personnel protective equipment is required for this position hard hat, safety shoes, gloves, eye protection, safety vest or high visibility clothing and occasional dust mask. Incumbent may be exposed to extreme heat up to 120 degrees F when working around, and/or near boilers. The main hazards are bums from high pressure and high temperature steam, injury from accidental contact with moving equipment, electrical shocks from electrical equipment and wiring, and injury or death from major explosions from turbine or boilers in adjacent bay.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements:

  • ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
  • ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
  • KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC.
  • TECHNICAL PRACTICES (THEORETICAL, PRECISE, ARTISTIC)
  • USE OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AS APPROPRIATE TO LINE OF WORK)

You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Veterans' preference will apply. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. If selected, you will be required to provide supporting documentation. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified-Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD WASH
1001 North St SE 208
Washington, DC 20020
US

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